Who is the Austrian who in 1832 created and gave his name to an overproof spiced rum that is seldom drunk neat, but is mainly used for making punch, Rumtopf, etc.? It is also used as an ingredient in cakes and pastries?

BRY2K

Sebastian Stroh? Stroh is an Austrian overproof spiced rum, dating back to 1832 and named after the founder, Sebastian Stroh. It is produced as Stroh 40, Stroh 60 and Stroh 80, which have respective proofs of 80, 120 and 160, with the latter being stronger than Bacardi's 151 rum for example. It's now available in over 30 countries. Stroh stands for 'the spirit of Austria'. This rum is the favourite in Austria and Germany and produces over 10 million bottles a year. It can be used as a base for many cocktails or can be drunk with a dash of cola or simply over ice. This is the tame one in the family at 40% ABV. http://freespace.virgin.net/vintagehouse.co/Rum%20Page.htm http://www.drinksmixer.com/desc1449.html Sep 17 09, 7:15 AM

flem-ish

Herr Stroh indeed. Which implies that Stroh-Rum (in contrast to Strohwein, "vin de paille") has no link with straw at all. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Straw_wine Sep 17 09, 9:07 AM